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Charlie Gerdes closes funding gap over challenger Monica Abbott

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St. Pete City Council chair Charlie Gerdes hasn’t quite caught up to his opponent in a fundraising race for the District 1 race, but he’s cut her lead to less than $1,000. The biggest difference is, $11,000 of Monica Abbott’s $12,425 in campaign funds came from her own pocket. Gerdes has raised just shy of $12,000 through multiple donations from local and state committees. Gerdes is on track to far out-raise Abbott if the most recent campaign finance reports serve…

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South Pasadena resident files elections complaint against Lisa Wheeler-Brown

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A South Pasadena resident has filed an official complaint with the Florida Elections Commission alleging a flurry of election law violations against St. Pete City Council candidate Lisa Wheeler-Brown. In the complaint acquired by SaintPetersblog, James Donelon accuses Wheeler-Brown of violating at least three sections of Florida’s election law, including use of campaign funds, accuracy of reports and petty cash funds allowed. Donelon wrote that Wheeler-Brown used campaign funds for “unlawful living expenses,” certified numerous campaign finance reports, may have violated…

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Jim Kennedy is talking about the Rays, but he’s not ready to tell you what he’s saying

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St. Pete City Council member Jim Kennedy doesn’t want to talk about his version of a compromise that would finally move a long-stagnant Tampa Bay Rays debate. According to the Tampa Bay Times, Kennedy said he’d give details “in time.” Kennedy has long been an unwavering critic of a plan hatched by Mayor Rick Kriseman to allow the Major League Baseball team to look outside of St. Pete for alternative stadium sites. The problem is, the team has an ironclad…

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Charlie Gerdes, Steve Kornell trump challengers in City Council debate

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If there’s a takeaway from Monday night’s City Council candidate forum among the two less competitive races for District 1 and 5, it’s that incumbents are playing on a key weakness their opponents share – inexperience. During the one-hour debate moderated by the League of Women Voters at City Hall, both Charlie Gerdes and Steve Kornell showed off their insider-knowledge of city workings. The first question of the night went to Gerdes and his opponent, Monica Abbott, vaguely asking how…

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Will Newton plays off campaign finance controversy to one-up Lisa Wheeler-Brown

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St. Pete City Council candidates for the District 7 seat being vacated by Wengay Newton took strides Monday night to set themselves apart from one another. As the only close City Council race on the ballot next month, Lisa Wheeler-Brown and Will Newton took subtle jabs at each other in an effort to further their chances at the polls. During the debate hosted by the local League of Women Voters at City Hall, the most intense moment perhaps came during…

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Rene Flowers endorses Steve Kornell for St. Pete City Council

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Pinellas County School Board member Rene Flowers has endorsed Steve Kornell for re-election to City Council, District 5. “Steve understands the community and understands the sacrifices that so many have made to bring our city back to the vibrant, economic, thriving machine that it once was,” Flowers said. “I ask that you join me in returning one of the most dedicated public servants back to his place of service.” In addition to serving as a current school board member, Flowers…

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Will Newton to host campaign fundraiser amid strong backing of local leaders

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An all-star cast of current and former city leaders will join St. Pete City Council candidate Will Newton for a campaign fundraiser next week. Among those asking voter to support Newton in his bid for the District 7 candidate vacating office are former mayor Rick Baker, City Council incumbents Amy Foster, Steve Kornell, Bill Dudley and the current District 7 representative, Wengay Newton. City Councilmember-elect Ed Montanari is also backing Newton. The fundraiser will be at Ferg’s Sports Bar &…

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